Fitness Model In A Box

What is Fitness Model in a Box? Great question. It is actually not a kit you can buy from a store or even on line. “Fitness Model in a Box” is the term I use for always being prepared for a photo shoot.

If you are a new model, experienced model or doing a photo shoot for fun, being prepared is the name of the game. Doing a photo shoot is a lot of fun and very exciting, but when you are at a shoot and not prepared it can be a nightmare.

Let me share one of my earliest photo shoot experiences with you that lead me to “Fitness Model in a Box”. I was invited to do a photo shoot and I was really excited. I was asked to bring my outfits and not to worry about doing my makeup because there would be a makeup artist there to do my hair and makeup.

I got to the shoot, the photographer was setting up and the makeup artist was getting ready to do my makeup. She was taking a very long time putting on my makeup and when she was finished my face was very splotchy and uneven. She did not have the correct colors or makeup for my skin tone and also did not have enough time to do my hair.

I did not bring any of my own makeup with me nor did I have any of my hair items. This is when I learned to always be prepared. Needless to say the photos did not come out too well because I was not feeling confident about my look.

Now this was a rare occasion but it taught me to always be prepared at a photo shoot. My point is, that things may happen that you just don’t expect, so it is always better to be prepared just in case.

This is my list of “FITNESS MODEL IN A BOX” must haves for any photo shoot:

Suitcase with wheels

Outfits planned out and put in separate clear zip lock bags

Assorted shoes & boots, sneakers

Robe to cover up with

Flip flops

Smaller bag to carry items to another location

Assorted jewelry, earrings, necklace, bracelet, rings

Stockings, undergarments

Makeup in its own makeup case

Hairspray, curling iron, flat iron

Combs, brushes, pony holders, clips, hair extensions

Fake eyelashes, eyelash glue

Hand mirror

Safety pins

Scissors

Press on nails (for emergency breaks)

Band aids

Bag for wet clothes (you never know)

Towel

Baby oil & spray bottle of water for “wet” look on skin

Baby powder to get sand off feet

Props you may want to use

Gum, mints

Emergency snack or protein bar

Business cards, comp card, resume, bio

Camera for snap shots of shoot

Water bottle

Being prepared will make your photo shoot run smooth and you will feel confident and it will show in your photos. A professional model that is on time, organized and prepared will be a busy and successful model.

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